Jordan Peele<\/a>\u2019s production credits carry weight, especially in horror. That\u2019s why all eyes were on HIM<\/em>, the new football thriller directed by Justin Tipping and starring Marlon Wayans.<\/p>\n But the film\u2019s debut hasn\u2019t exactly lived up to the buzz. As of this writing, Rotten Tomatoes<\/a> currently lists it at 36% on the Tomatometer from 81 critic reviews, while audiences have responded slightly better, giving it a 60% score on the Popcornmeter based on more than 100 ratings.<\/p>\n Part of the reason for the split could be the rollout. The film didn\u2019t screen widely for critics before opening on September 17, so reviews trickled in alongside audience reactions.<\/p>\n COMPLEX SHOP:<\/b> Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what’s next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.<\/a><\/p>\n The story follows Cameron Cade (Tyriq Withers), a young quarterback determined to become the greatest ever to play the game. His idol, Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans), is an aging legend of the San Antonio Saviors, sidelined by a brutal injury and facing the end of his career.<\/p>\n When Cade suffers a vicious head injury during practice, White invites him to his isolated desert compound for an unconventional training program. Instead of standard drills, Cade faces surreal rituals, blood transfusions, and twisted psychological games that blur the line between sport and sacrifice.<\/p>\n The film\u2019s marketing leaned into this, depicting White as a Christ-like figure under the tagline, \u201cGreatness demands sacrifices.\u201d<\/p>\n Critics have been split on whether that ambition paid off. Pete Hammond of Deadline<\/em><\/a> argued that Tipping \u201cfails to run up any numbers on the scoreboard,\u201d saying the film substitutes quick cuts and heavy-handed horror tropes for meaningful satire. He did, however, highlight Wayans\u2019s performance, calling him the strongest part of the film for playing the role with authority and mystery.<\/p>\n Peter Debruge at Variety<\/em><\/a> offered a more nuanced take, describing HIM<\/em> as an \u201celevated horror movie set in the world of professional sports\u201d that turns football into an occult-like spectacle. He noted that the film uses body horror, hallucinatory sequences, and surreal visuals to explore themes of sacrifice, masculinity, and the dark costs of chasing greatness.<\/p>\n While reviews are mixed, both critics agree that the film is ambitious in scope, tackling football culture through a horror lens rarely seen on screen.<\/p>\n <\/a> ‘Scary Movie’ Franchise Revival Has Regina Hall & Anna Faris Reprising Their Roles<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/a> Tabitha Brown and Lil Rel Howery Join All-Star Lineup for ‘Unexpected Christmas’ Movie<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n ,<\/p>\n <\/a> ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Sequel Officially Gets a Title<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Lupita Nyong’o and Mandy Moore Team Up to Fight for Women’s Health Research on Capitol Hill<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Is a Sequel to \u2018Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle\u2019 in the Works?<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\nRelated News<\/h3>\n
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